LS9 no question. Don't get me wrong, the LS7 is a fantastic ENGINE and will go down as one of the best of our time. I'll admit I'm partial to boost and the potential of the LS9 is ridiculous (who wants a 700hp bolt on car, I do!). GT500's wouldn't have a prayer.

LS9 no question. Don't get me wrong, the LS7 is a fantastic motor and will go down as one of the best of our time. I'll admit I'm partial to boost and the potential of the LS9 is ridiculous (who wants a 700hp bolt on car, I do!). GT500's wouldn't have a prayer.

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LS9 no question. Don't get me wrong, the LS7 is a fantastic motor and will go down as one of the best of our time. I'll admit I'm partial to boost and the potential of the LS9 is ridiculous (who wants a 700hp bolt on car, I do!). GT500's wouldn't have a prayer.

so how much more potential, exactly, does the LS9 have over the GT500 engine? I'm curious.

I am truly shocked at how many of you are choosing the engine that is either 50 HP or 130 HP down from LSA/LS9.

I've driven the CTS-V with the LSA. A car slightly heavier than a Camaro. SIGN ME UP!!!!

I think the LS7 would leave you wanting just a teeeeny bit more. But a guy who worked for me bought one of the first C6 Z06s. Cam, port and polish, headers. 500+ at the rear wheel. But NOT a ZR-1 and not even close or so I am told by those that have driven his car and the ZR-1.

I'm not possitive on the full potential of the LS9, however Lingenfelter gets a 12% increase in HP in the LSA for 2k. So if that would hold true they could safely give a LS9 about 720 HP. Just speculation on my part.